Think No One’s Buying Homes Right Now? Think Again. If you’ve seen headlines saying home sales are down compared to last year, you might be thinking – is it even a good time to sell?  Here’s the thing. Sure, the pace of the market has cooled compared to the frenzy we saw just a few … Continue reading Think Again

Why Big Investors Aren’t a Challenge for Today’s Homebuyer Remember the chatter in the headlines about all the homes big institutional investors were buying? If you were thinking about buying a home yourself, you may have wondered how you’d ever be able to compete with that. Here’s the thing. That’s not the challenge so many … Continue reading Investors

July 5, 2025 NAR Secures Real Estate Wins in Tax Reform Bill New tax law includes deductions, affordable housing incentives and pro-homeownership measures, driven Realtor advocacy nationwide. WASHINGTON — The National Association of Realtors® applauds the U.S. House of Representatives on final passage of the sweeping tax reform legislation that delivers significant victories for homeowners, … Continue reading NAR Secures Real Estate Wins in Tax Reform Bill

Why Big Investors Aren’t a Challenge for Today’s Homebuyer Remember the chatter in the headlines about all the homes big institutional investors were buying? If you were thinking about buying a home yourself, you may have wondered how you’d ever be able to compete with that. Here’s the thing. That’s not the challenge so many … Continue reading Investors

Multi-Generational Homebuying Hit a Record High – Here’s Why Multi-generational living is on the rise. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 17% of homebuyers purchase a home to share with parents, adult children, or extended family. That’s the highest share ever recorded by NAR (see graph below): And what’s behind the increase? Affordability. … Continue reading Mult-Gen

SARASOTA, Fla. (June 23, 2025) – The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) has released its May 2025 real estate market report, offering a comprehensive analysis of key trends across both counties. According to data from Florida REALTORS®, the housing market in Sarasota and Manatee County shows continued signs of a market in transition. … Continue reading May 2025 RASM Stats

Why Homeownership Is Going To Be Worth It Life can feel a bit unpredictable these days. What’s happening with inflation? The economy? The housing market? But in the middle of all that uncertainty, there’s one thing a lot of people still crave – a place to call their own. Because when everything else feels up … Continue reading It’s Worth It

3 Reasons To Buy a Home This Summer Are you thinking about buying a home, but not sure if now’s the right time? A lot of people are waiting and wondering what the market’s going to do next. But here’s something only the savviest buyers realize: This summer might actually be the best time to … Continue reading Buy A Home This Summer

Why More Sellers Are Choosing To Move, Even with Today’s Rates It’s hard to let go of a 3% mortgage rate. There’s no question about it. It’s the main reason why so many homeowners have delayed their move in recent years. But here’s something to consider. While your low rate might be ideal, it doesn’t … Continue reading Choosing To Move

Is Inventory Getting Back To Normal? After years of it feeling almost impossible to find a home you want to buy, things are changing for the better. Nationally, inventory is growing, and that gives you more options for your move. But here’s what you need to know. That level of growth is going to vary … Continue reading Inventory